Applying to Spalding

Acceptance RateSAT Median
99.01% 985
Spalding University's acceptance rate is 99.01% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 807 students applied and 799 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Spalding.
Spalding's acceptance rate places 21st out of 27 Kentucky colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 985 and the ACT score is 19 at Spalding. Spalding's SAT score ranks 13rd out of 18 Kentucky colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Spalding, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Spalding University is 99.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.02%. 293 men and 514 women applied to Spalding and 290 men and 504 women students were accepted.
Among them, 46 men and 71 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Spalding.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Spalding
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants80729351400
Admitted79929050400
Enrolled120467100
Acceptance Rate 99.01%98.98%98.05%--
Yield 15.02%15.86%14.09%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Spalding University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 18 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 86 students (74%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Spalding.
The median SAT score is 985 with 505 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25th percentile is 428. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 533 and 25th percentile is 425 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 16 at Spalding. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Spalding University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Spalding
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8539851103
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing428505570
SAT Math425480533
ACT Composite161922
ACT Math151822
ACT English141922
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Spalding University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Spalding. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Spalding University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Spalding Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $30 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Spalding.
Admission Information for Applying to Spalding
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationhttps://www.spalding.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.spalding.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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